Darly Morey We're not necessarily using the 2026 HOU first-round pick in the draft It could be used for moves around the draft This just gives us more tools to make the moves that we think will help our future more than we saw--Jared who we gave up

Smith A handful of NBA teams are pushing for changes to the expansion draft rules that would allow them to protect more than 8 players on their roster While other teams are advocating for rule changes that would make it possible for a team to lose up to two players in a draft instead of just one

Charania NBA Today on a Board of Governors vote expected for May 28 to make anti-tanking rule changes 18 teams in draft lottery seeds 7-15 in each conference flattened odds with bottom 10 teams having an 8 chance is the plan with the most momentum

Harper There have been rumblings in addition to some recent statements made by Mark Cuban that Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd alongside Nico Harrison played a major role in trading away Luka Doni

Haynes At least one of Sam Presti Tim Connelly or Brad Stevens is expected to be open to discussions regarding the Dallas Mavericks open General Manager position

Chris Haynes on the Mavs next potential GM I just got a text From a very credible individual whos listening One of those guys on the wishlist Brad Stevens Tim Connelly Sam Presti Would listen

Haynes At least one of Sam Presti Tim Connelly or Brad Stevens would listen regarding the Dallas Mavericks open General Manager position